Hofbräu Maibock

Brewery: Hofbräu
Town: Munich
Style: Maibock
Color: copper
Head: white, rocky
Nose: malty but a hint of hops
Body: full-bodied, medium carbonation
Palate: a big rich malty flavor, dryish softnessFinish: dry and bittersweet
Served: on at the Aumeister in MunichImpression: Living in Munich, I’ve had this beer many times, even in the famed Hofbräu Haus but I always enjoy it most at the scenic Biergarten called the Auemeister, at the very top of the English Garden in Munich. Serving a big 7.2% beer in liter mugs is something you only really find in Munich but this beer is an easy one to drink, even on a sunny but not too warm day. Hence, it being a springtime offering. It’s gorgeous to behold, a deep copper-colored brew and when poured correctly, as they do at the Aumeister, the head is a crowning achievement and quite robust. Even with the long queues at this popular venue, you’ll still have a head by the time you get back to your table. It’s rich and malty but not sweet in the least with a very soft and dry bittersweet finish.

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I'm an American living in Munich. Why? Well, I came for the beer but stayed for the girl. I'm very happily married to a German woman. Of course, the bonus of great beer certainly doesn't hurt. An avid love of hiking and finding new beers has led me to found beerwanderers, a source of information on beer hiking trails in Franconia with an emphasis on Franconian food specialties and the endless variety of amazing beer the region is renowned for.
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